Continuous Improvement Manager

Oetiker Group; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Training & online learning

Job summary

Oetiker Group in the United States seeks an OPS Manager to lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization, driving efficiency and performance. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee internal projects, providing technical leadership to process facilitators as implementation unfolds.

You'll promote Kaizen, conduct audits with process owners, and ensure adherence to OPS standards while coaching teams on cross-shift operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in lean/continuous improvement at a high-volume manufacturing organization.
• 3-5 years’ experience leading change management projects.
• Auditing experience.
• Green belt in lean concepts or similar certification.
• Outstanding presentation and moderation skills.
• Good working knowledge of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OPS activities across the company.
• Initiate OPS workshops and training sessions.
• Plan and carry out OPS workshops and training sessions.
• Support OPS process facilitators across all shifts.
• Organizes OPS communication.
• Internal OPS marketing using a variety of sources (e.g. continuous improvement videos).
• Ensure compliance with OPS roadmap.
• Develop and adhere to OPS standards.
• Plan and carry out OPS audits.
• Monthly discussion and reporting on OPS activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Process audits

Green belt

Presentation skills

Team motivation

Project leadership

Shift coordination

OPS standards

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.

Job Description

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Position Summary

Responsible for leading and driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency and performance. The OPS Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees internal projects and improvement activities, providing technical leadership and guidance to process facilitators throughout implementation. This role promotes and sustains lean and Kaizen methodologies through employee training, coaching, and awareness initiatives. In collaboration with audit teams and process owners, the OPS Manager conducts regular audits to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented standards, identifies performance gaps, and drives corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Companywide coordination of OPS activities.
• Initiating OPS workshops and training sessions.
• Project management - plan and carry out OPS workshops and training sessions.
• Active support for OPS process facilitators and dept working all shifts.
• Organizes OPS communication
• Internal OPS marketing using a variety of sources (e.g. continuous improvement videos)
• Ensures compliance with OPS roadmap
• Develop and adhere to OPS standards.
• Plan and carry out OPS audits.
• Monthly discussion and reporting on OPS activities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of OPS (lean) manufacturing and Kaizen
• Experience conducting process audits
• Green belt in lean concepts or similar certifications
• Outstanding presentation and moderation skills
• Motivating and guiding teams with success
• Experience in the planning and leadership of projects
• Great dedication to visiting all shifts and departments to ensure they understand and adhere to OPS standards
• Positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to think outside of the box
• Good working knowledge of the English language

Education / Experience

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of professional experience working in lean/continuous improvement at a high-volume manufacturing organization.
• 3-5 years’ experience leading change management projects.
• Auditing experience

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous 401k match
• Education tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.